CVE-2023-35659 Privilege escalation in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A logic error in the Android kernel allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-35659?

CVE-2023-35659 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 13 Nov 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In DevmemIntChangeSparse of devicemem_server.c, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-35659?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35659?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2023-35659 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-35659 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-350006107, ASB-A-350006107, GHSA-mv5r-7xhv-c4gx.

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